Bulls Sign Rip Hamilton

Hamilton joins MVP Derrick Rose and gives Chicago another scoring option along with the height it was seeking in the backcourt

The Chicago Bulls on Wednesday signed free agent guard Richard Hamilton.

"We are excited to welcome a player, and person, with the credentials of Richard Hamilton to our organization,” said Chicago Bulls General Manager Gar Forman, according to NBA.com. "Rip has been a winner at every level. His resume speaks for itself, and we are confident that he will be an excellent fit with our team, both on and off the floor."

The 6-foot, 7-inch tall Hamilton joins MVP Derrick Rose and gives Chicago another scoring option along with the height it was seeking in the backcourt.

Hamilton was due to make $19 million guaranteed over the final two years of his contract in Detroit but was bought out for $11 million, saving the rebuilding team $4 million in cap space this year and $4 million more next season.

 

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